Photo: Rich Childs · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall (979 m) drops from the Auyán-tepui table-top mountain in Venezuela's Gran Sabana. The tepuis and waterfalls are visible on routes across Venezuela.
18Flight Routes
22 kmClosest Pass
💧 WaterType
Routes that pass it18
FRA → LIM
Right
LIM → FRA
Left
CDG → LIM
Right
GRU → ORD
Right
LIM → CDG
Left
ORD → GRU
Left
LBG → LIM
Right
LIM → LBG
Left
ATL → GIG
Left
GIG → ATL
Right
CNF → MCO
Right
MCO → CNF
Left
CGH → ORD
Right
ORD → CGH
Left
GRU → PUJ
Left
PUJ → GRU
Right
PBM → PTY
Left
PTY → PBM
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Angel Falls from a plane?
Yes — 18 flight routes pass within 80 km of Angel Falls. The closest routes include Frankfurt to Lima, Lima to Frankfurt, Paris to Lima. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 22 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Angel Falls?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Angel Falls: on a Frankfurt to Lima flight, sit on the Right side; on a Lima to Frankfurt flight, sit on the Left side; on a Paris to Lima flight, sit on the Right side.